My child is very bright. He can't have ADHD, too, can he?

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Yes. Intelligence and ADHD are separate. It is possible to be intellectually gifted and have ADHD, too. However, ADHD may impact academic performance. When a child is identified as both gifted and as a child with ADHD, this is often called twice exceptional. School accommodations may be appropriate.